Unit Secretary - Gumenick Suites - Rotating

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

2d

About The Position

VCU Health is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care for all patients and their families. One way we do that is by offering a distinctive option: Gumenick Suites, where we deliver our unparalleled medical expertise to patients in a private, elegant setting. For an additional fee, patients needing overnight stays can do so at Gumenick Suites, and enjoy well-appointed private rooms, five-star amenities and service, and spacious adjoining suites for guests – each furnished with the level of clinical support and state-of-the-art technology and treatment that makes VCU Health a national leader in healthcare. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Requirements

• N/A
• Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision.
• Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.
• Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.
• Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager.
• Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)
• Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology
• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software
• Previous experience with use of EMR
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED